YMCA of Southwest Florida
5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
Bradenton
FL 34211
United States

Member Testimonials

Report a concern   April 9, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by D.M. Sarasota City YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

The variety of classes and great instructors!

Report a concern   April 9, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Sara Erb Lakewood Ranch YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

I am happy with the Smart Start program and love I can hire a personal trainer.

Report a concern   April 9, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by S.C. Palmer Ranch YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

I love everything! Especially the kids zone and the amazing caregivers! They are so kind, responsible and sweet with the kids and parents! Thank you!

Report a concern   April 9, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by D.T. Bradenton YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

I like the availability of the activities and programs.

Report a concern   April 9, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by C.K. Palmer Ranch YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

Don't participate. Just pleased they are available.

Report a concern   April 9, 2026 — Rated 9 out of 10 by K.B. Sarasota City YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

Several options for classes. Qualified, competent instructors. Friendly, helpful staff.

Report a concern   April 9, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by J.T. Franz Ross YMCA- Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

Chair Yoga, lots of Treadmills, and Indoor Pool. Also, while building is older it is kept clean and well-maintained. In addition, The Staff is very friendly and helpful!

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by F.F. Sarasota City YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

Great upgrade of facilities.

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by K.A. Palmer Ranch YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

Pool tom

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Gloria Cardona Franz Ross YMCA- Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

I like the Zumba classes, the pool and hut tub

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by R.T. Palmer Ranch YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

Some program or activity is available for all levels of fitness and ages

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by T.L. Sarasota City YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

Variety of classes

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by R.O.B. Sarasota City YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

There are plenty of classes to choose from as well as multiple times.

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by A.B. Sarasota City YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

Friendly, consistent staff; variety of aerobic machines; variety of weights; community engagement

Please- fix the stair master which has been broken for weeks

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by J.B. Sarasota City YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

bariety and age appropriatr

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by D.D. Palmer Ranch YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

I have enjoyed the professionalism, the knowledge of the human body that means to develop core strength, and the dedication to teach us proper form the Pilates, instructor Val as a professional and dedicated to her guest the Pilates studio is meticulous, organized, and inviting the overall review for the Pomeran YMCA as it’s cleanliness the team spirit among all employees and the care that other instructors take in their classes. It’s very impressive has the well maintained it is.
I would like to see some of that success cleanliness passed on to the eucalypt gym YMCA

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by H.M. Lakewood Ranch YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

Variety, schedule.

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by S.S.C. Sarasota City YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

I like the group classes and instructors and also the times that they are offered, midday.

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by R.N. Palmer Ranch YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

I like the facility, equipment, staff etc
The whole facility including the swimming pool and the dressing rooms are very clean and well maintained
Mel, my personal trainer is awesome
I like Aquayoga and other pool classes
Tasha, Val, Iliana and the life guards Lily and Danielle are all awesome and wonderful people
I am very happy I am a part of this wonderful Y and I enjoy coming there every day

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by A.A. Palmer Ranch YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

I love the pool and water aerobics classes! Tasha is a great instructor! Pool area could use a good cleaning with a power washer tho!

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by D.G. Palmer Ranch YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

I have worked with many trainers and I find Karen to be exceptional.

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 9 out of 10 by T.P. Palmer Ranch YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

Like the weight equipment and treadmill equipment

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by J.S. Palmer Ranch YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

The instructors,the comraderie, social aspect of it.
The front desk folks are very kind,friendly, helpful

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by J.I. Palmer Ranch YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

I enjoy Body Pump a great deal and the instructor on Thursday and the weekend is great

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by S.L. Sarasota City YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

I go for the water aerobics every morning
The pool has been either too HOT or too cold almost every morning
What is going on?
We need that pool!

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 9 out of 10 by G.W. Palmer Ranch YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

The orogram offerings & their times are clearly spelled out. The busiest of times still allow for some type of workout

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by D.H. Sarasota City YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

The variety and partnerships

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by A.L.Z. Palmer Ranch YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

The early morning water classes.

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by B.H. Sarasota City YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

On the plus side:

The lap pool is well-maintained, kept somewhat warm for us older swimmers, and the lifeguards are well-trained and seem to take their job seriously.

The free weight area (recently renovated) is spacious, well-equipped and diverse. Even with a fair number of people present it is usually possible to get your workout in.

Minuses:

Cleanliness. The men's locker room often smells. Sanitary wipes are frequently simply dropped on the workout floor. Dust bunnies can be found in abundance.

Weight Room Etiquette:

Members can be observed at any time of day parked on machines and staring at their phones, oblivious to those around them who may wish to use that machine.

Weight plates are often simply left on the bars for the next person to re-rack, frequently by young, strong males who are unaware that the next person to use that position may not be strong enough to remove them. That or they're carted off to some other location, used for some purpose, and then simply left there.

Posting a sign will not help. The YMCA is a public place and rules concerning proper use and basic courtesy to others need to be made clear to members and frequently reinforced.

Report a concern   April 8, 2026 — Rated 10 out of 10 by J.D. Venice YMCA-Membership
What do you like about our programs and activities?

The Y in southwest florida has everything i need to stay healthy and engaged!


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